Beautiful Flowers In A Cemetery

Chaenomeles, also called flowering quince is a genus of spiny shrubs that has three species (C. cathayensis, C. japonica, and C. speciosa), is a... more

by Morris Finkelstein

Title

Beautiful Flowers In A Cemetery

Artist

Morris Finkelstein

Medium

Photograph

Description

Chaenomeles, also called "flowering quince" is a genus of spiny shrubs that has three species (C. cathayensis, C. japonica, and C. speciosa), is a member of the family Rosaceae, and is native to Asia. These plants are related to quince. The flowers are about 1.8 inches wide, have five petals, and are red, orange, white, or pink. Chaenomeles flowers in the late winter or early spring. Numerous named cultivars have been bred commercially by hybridization of these species. While the shrubs produce fruit, which may be used for jams and liquors, they are used mainly as ornamental shrubs. The shrubs may grow to a height of about 10 feet. This shrub with beautiful red flowers is Chaenomeles x superba (a hybrid of C. speciosa x C. japonica).

The Mount Herzl National Cemetery, also called Mount Of Remembrance, was established by the government in 1951 as a place for the graves of Israeli leaders and of fallen soldiers. Presidents, Prime Ministers, and Zionist leaders are all included. Common graves and memorials for Jewish soldiers who perished in World War Two are included in this Cemetery.

These beautiful flowers were photographed at the Mount Herzl National Cemetery, in Israel on 2-24-2019. I used a Nikon D850 camera body and a Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR zoom lens. Settings: 1/100 sec, f/8.0, ISO 100. Dr. Ori Fragman-Sapir, Scientific Director of the Jerusalem Botanical Garden, kindly identified this species as Chaenomeles x superba, for which I am grateful.

I am honored that my photograph was featured in the Fine Art America groups:
Global Flowers Photography, 7-28-2019
Macro Marvels, 8-28-2019
Nature Landmarks Landscapes Wildlife, 9-9-2019
Your Beautiful Flowers, 1-18-2024
Fine Art America Flowers Photography, 4-25-2024

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June 19th, 2019